Chapter 7
Sayumi stared at the blond boy speechlessly. He's so handsome. He looks like one of those models in the magazines that always sell well. She turned away quickly after scanning the boy. He isn't holding a basketball. It can't be Kise-san. That boy probably came here to take his mind off of things. Now that I think about it, this park is the perfect place to get away from everything. There's rarely anyone. Sayumi sat back down in her seat.
The blonde boy looked at the only girl, well, more like the only person in the park. He was surprised when she sat down and ignored him. I thought it was her. Maybe not. If it was, she'd probably walk to me. But just in case.
The blonde boy pulled out his phone and dialed Aomine's number.
{Incoming call from Kise Ryouta}
"Kise-san? Did you find the park? It's kind of hidden so it may be a little hard to find. It's around the corner of...um...what street is this again..."
"So it is you." The gorgeous boy stood up and walked to the girl who turned around to look at the stranger as he put away his phone.
"You must be Kineno-chan. Nice to meet you."
"N...Nice to meet you too. Thank you so much for coming Kise-san. I'm sorry for not recognizing it was you."
Kise shrugged it off and smiled. "I'm here for Aominecchi's phone."
Sayumi handed the phone to the boy who shoved it into his pocket.
"Thanks Kineno-chan." The boy waved and turned around to leave.
"Wait. Kise-san." Kise looked back. "Did you bring the basketball?" Kise tilted his head slightly and wore a curious expression. "The basketball that Aomine-kun borrowed? He borrowed it yesterday. Did he...do you have it?"
"No..." Kise trailed. "Are you okay?" The blonde looked at the teary Sayumi worriedly.
What basketball? Aominecchi didn't say anything about a ball. I should've known. Of course this task wasn't going to be easy. Anything involving girls is always complicated, especially the ones associated with Aominecchi-and basketball (reference to Momoi).
"Ah. Don't start crying."
I can't leave her now. If people see, they might misread the situation and I'll make the front cover of the next gossip magazine.
"Alright. Stop crying and explain to me or I can't help."
Sayumi sniffed and then cleared her throat. "I...The other.. day.."
...
"Is that all?" Kise laughed.
"It's very precious to me. If Aomine-kun has it, please just give it back. I even have the money to pay him back."
"I'll pass on the message when I give this return this." Kise turned around to leave, but stopped when he felt a small yet tight grip above his wrists.
"I...Kise-san. Don't take me wrong, and it's not like I don't trust you, but Aomine-kun's phone was the only thing that I had to contact you guys. I...I'm not saying that I want it back or anything, b...but I don't think I can let you go like this. I'm scared that you'll..."
"Be like Aominecchi and not come back?" He hit it right on the nose. Sayumi ducked her head and gave a little nod. "Haha. Way to be honest." Kise startled the embarrassed girl when he patted her on the head.
"I'm really s-"
"Looking forward to hearing from me." Kise finished the sentence for her. He grabbed her hand and snuck in his phone.
"Kise-san. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean I want to keep your phone this time around. It's just..."
"Who said anything about giving this to you? Punch in your number."
Sayumi obeyed. She handed the phone back to the gorgeous boy who then dialed. A second later, her own phone rang.
"That's my number. I don't usually give it out so don't share it with anyone. If I don't answer, leave a message or text me."
"Kise-san." The girl said thankfully, tears building up again.
"Don't start crying over every little thing. And no need to be so formal. Just Kise is fine."
"Kise-kun. Thank you so much for everything." Tears of joy blurred her vision. "I'll be waiting for your call. Feel free to call anytime. You don't have to worry about if I'm asleep or not. Just call when you get the ball or if Aomine is going to bring it back. If it's not convenient, I'll come to pick it up myself. I can even..."
"I get it." He looked at the girl who was tempted to continue her random blabbering. "Really, I do. I'll contact you if I get any news." The boy bent down until his face was right across from hers. "Go home and don't worry so much. You look like the panda I was posing with in the advertisement for the newly opened theme park." Kise pulled away and walked out leaving the girl blushing.
Sayumi was glad that the boy didn't stay long enough to see her entire face turn red.
He's even cuter upfront. He's good-looking, funny, and easy to talk to. And he took time away to come and meet me-well, no matter the reason. And as for you, Aomine-kun. Thank you, but no thank you. I would much rather have my basketball than have to experience this roller coaster of emotions.
...
As Sayumi went into the convenience store, she couldn't help but notice a group of girls lingering around the magazine area.
"Omg. Kise is so cute in this picture. Do you want to go to the amusement park this weekend?" one of the girls squealed and a bunch of "yes's" followed.
Sayumi placed a carton of milk, two rice balls, two bags of Nerunerunerune candy, a bag of pea chips, and a bottle of water onto the counter. The cashier scanned the items like a robot and handed her the receipt along with a scratch card.
"What's this?"
"Customer. This is a scratch card that you get for every thousand yen you spend. The biggest prize is meeting the famous model Kise Ryouta." The cashier pointed his finger upwards at the poster of the blonde boy . "Now scratch away."
Sayumi scratched off the gray section. "Sorry" the little card read.
"Aww. Better luck next time." The cashier said and helped the next customer.
Sayumi walked out with her bag of food. Better luck next time, huh? But I already met him-the rising model Kise Ryouta. And he gave me his number.
Sayumi grinned a little and headed back home. And along the way, she passed by the fast food restaurant where two boys, one blond and the other navy blue-haired, were sitting.
